Blog of Bloodworks Northwest



“A Mother Against the Odds:” Elaine Sonntag Johnson, 1,000+ Pint Recipient

Elaine Sonntag Johnson was just 30 years old when she got her fatal diagnosis. “Your blood is weird,” her OB-GYN has said; she’d gone to seeRead more →

“I’m the Custodian of Kate’s Heart:” Randy Small’s “Collateral Benefit”

Seattle resident Randy Small was just 29 years old when he had his first heart attack. He was out golfing with his father when he startedRead more →
Leo with one of his Corgis, Walter. Photo credit: Leo Notenboom.

National Blood Donor Month & Leo Notenboom: “I’m So Fortunate to be Able to Donate, So I Do.”

Leo Notenboom with one of his Corgis, Walter. Photo credit Leo Notenboom. For National Blood Donor Month 2022, we’re highlighting one of our most dedicated –Read more →